The Croatian tennis player overtook his country by defeating Dusan Lajovic in three sets (4-6, 6-3, 6-2). Another dreamed triumph of a tennis player who is being the great revelation in the Davis Cup this edition.
Croatia takes a giant step in the first Davis Cup semifinal after the triumph of a Borna Gojo who continues to perform at a very high level in this tournament and the Croatian team is taking advantage of that to get out alive in the qualifying rounds.
Croatia surprises Serbia
Borna Gojo opened the tie between the numbers two between Croatia and Serbia when they faced Dusan Lajovic in the opening match of the semifinals. The player number 279 of the ranking has overcome an adverse set to overcome Lajovic and give a vital point to the Croatian team.
The Croatian began the game with a break at the beginning of it and being superior to a Lajovic who does not feel comfortable on an indoor surface. However, little by little The Serbian tennis player was adapting better to the situation, and finally ended up taking the first set 6-4 after overcoming the Croatian’s initial break.
However Gojo has not lost his face to the game. His serve is a lethal weapon on these indoor courts, and he’s made the most of it. for take the second set despite giving up one of his service turns, to immediately recover it and force the decisive third sleeve.
The third set was totally dominated by the tall Croatian player from start to finish and Guided by his good service numbers throughout the set, he has been the owner and lord of the decisive partial against a Dusan Lajovic who has not been able to squeeze his good one-handed backhand due to the excellent form of the Croatian player, that he continues to be one of the heroes and responsible for his country having a serious chance of getting into the Davis Cup final. Borna Gojo continues to allow Croatia to dream.
